Lampasas, TX

Ending on a high note Sales tax receipts remain strong, as most Central Texas cities close 2007 ahead of '06 By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer       December sales tax payments to Lampasas County entities were strong this period to close 2007 on a solid note. The rebates are based on local October sales reported to the state comptroller's office in November by businesses that file monthly returns. More ... New LHS campus       A site plan for the new Lampasas High School, above, shows academic and athletic facilities, with diagonal lines in the bottom right section of the graphic representing drainage -- which will be moved underground when future playing fields are built -- to a retention pond. More ... Lowe runs for third SBOE term       Citing an ongoing need to strengthen the state's curriculum standards, State Board of Education member Gail Lowe (R-Lampasas) has announced her re-election bid for another term on the 15-member board. The former Lampasas Independent School District trustee is completing her second term on the SBO... More ... What beautiful noses!       Lometa Independent School District students Edward Chandler, left, and T.J. Carrow compare their big, red noses during the annual Lometa Christmas program held at the campus just prior to the holiday break. Additional school photos can be found on page 4B of today's Lometa Reporter. More ... Filing for ballot spots continues      Candidates applying for a place on their party primary ballot have until Wednesday to file. Primary elections will be held March 4, with runoffs to follow April 8, if necessary. More ... Aycock visit       District 54 State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock will be in Lampasas Jan. 15 during the day to visit with constituents. His office is on the second floor of First Texas Bank. The public is invited to stop by and ask questions, share concerns, receive information and discuss Aycock's position on upcoming... More ... Blood drive       The first American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of the new year is Jan. 7 from 12:30- 6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 80 in Lampasas. Donors must be in good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. For more information, contact Wanda Meyers, blood drive coordinator, at 556... More ... Family night       School Creek Baptist Church will have a New Year's Eve Family Fun Night Monday at 5 p.m. An inspirational film, "The Nativity Story," will be shown. Popcorn will be provided. Bring a finger food or snack item. Admission is free. More ...